Director of Agricultural Compliance & Standards

Leadership comes before compliance expertise in the profile of the Director of Agricultural Compliance & Standards that Nivex wants for its farming and export operations, based in Cairo. The director leads the compliance department across farms, packing facilities and export operations, and the post is described as full-time.

Director of agricultural compliance and standards job details in Cairo

The director oversees compliance with local and international agricultural regulations, quality standards and food safety rules across Nivex’s growing and processing operations. Production, quality assurance and supply chain teams are the main internal partners, with traceability, risk management and continuous improvement as shared goals. Dealings with regulators, certification agencies and key partners also fall to the post. The employer states its priority plainly: an administrative leader who can build and run a professional team, set accountability and improve operational efficiency, with compliance expertise second.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages and develops the compliance department, setting KPIs, delegating work and tracking team performance
• Writes and rolls out compliance policies and procedures, and keeps them current
• Oversees compliance across farms, agricultural stations, packing facilities and export operations
• Monitors adherence to conventional and organic certification standards and sees that international certifications are put into practice
• Runs regular audits of farms and processing facilities and manages external audits, inspections and corrective action plans
• Works with QA, production, operations and supply chain teams on traceability, risk management and continuous improvement
• Engages regulatory bodies, certification agencies and key partners
• Trains internal teams on best practice and standards

Requirements

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in agriculture, agribusiness or food export
• Proven managerial and team-leadership experience, including cross-functional teams, with strong administrative, organizational, decision-making, stakeholder-management, change-management and staff-training skills
• Practical knowledge of Global G.A.P., BRCGS, SEDEX / SMETA and ISO standards
• Experience managing certification audits and compliance systems
• Expertise in agricultural compliance, food safety and quality management in fruit and vegetable production or related sectors, with knowledge of conventional and organic certification schemes, regulatory frameworks and audit procedures for regional and international markets
• Data analysis, documentation and reporting skills for tracking compliance, spotting risks and supporting decisions
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Agriculture, Food Science, Agribusiness, Environmental Science or a related field
• Excellent English communication, problem-solving and attention to detail, with proven ability to work in operational environments

Preferred qualifications

• Arabic proficiency, which the employer calls highly beneficial for local coordination
• Prior leadership experience in agribusiness, food manufacturing or supply chain quality roles

About Nivex

Nivex is a family-owned company founded in 1977 that grows and processes fruits and vegetables, supplying both conventional and organic products. Its stated aim is to lead in high-quality agricultural supply chains for partners who value consistency and reliability. Nivex Farms describes itself as a leading company in agricultural investment and export.

How to apply

Applicants email the email address below with the subject line “Compliance Director – Nivex Farms”.